Alan Trustman Dies: ‘Bullitt’ & ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ Writer Was 95

Alan Trustman, screenwriter of the 1968 films Bullitt and The Thomas Crown Affair, has died. He was 95. The Harvard-educated lawyer-turned-screenwriter died on Feb.

7 Mar, 16:58 — 7 Mar, 19:24

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Alan Trustman was the screenwriter behind two iconic films of the late 1960s, "Bullitt" and "The Thomas Crown Affair." These films are remembered for their stylish direction, memorable performances, and significant contributions to the crime and heist genres.

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Alan Trustman, ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ and ‘Bullitt’ Screenwriter, Dies at 95

Alan Trustman, the Harvard-educated lawyer who pivoted to Hollywood and wrote the screenplays for the 1968 films “Bullitt” and “The Thomas Crown Affair,” has died. He was 95. Trustman died Feb. 5 at a nursing home in Miami, his son John told the New York Times. Before entering the film industry, Trustman built a career […]

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